How I Solved My Sleep Dilemma

My struggle with sleep has been ongoing for some time although it went to a whole different level last year when I went full-time as a fitness professional.  My challenge has never been in going to sleep.  My ex-wife would say I could literally be talking one second and snoring the next.  The problem was... Continue Reading →

The 135 Calorie Solution

As a master fitness professional and nutrition coach, I find that many people struggle with snacking at night.  Two common reasons are habit and boredom while the third is a bit more insidious.  Controlling hunger is a huge key to successfully managing your weight and many people set themselves up to fail at night by... Continue Reading →

Swing the Axe!

From my perspective as a master fitness professional, one of the biggest challenges people struggle with is a lack of belief.  Those desiring weight loss especially tend to lack the belief that they can make the lifestyle changes needed and then stay on track long enough to reach their goals.  As a trainer, it is... Continue Reading →

My Journey Back From the Wilderness

On Sunday evening, November 19, 2017, I received a last-second meeting request from my boss.  He apologized for the late notice asking that I clear my calendar for the next day and to meet him at the DFW Grand Hyatt Hotel at 10AM.  In an instant, I understood that I had just been fired. My... Continue Reading →

No Multi-Tasking Required

I've always believed that thin threads bring people into our lives and in the Summer of 2012, a friend gave me a CD that introduced me to Darren Hardy, who at the time was the Publisher of Success Magazine.  Darren is one of the sharpest guys on the planet and I've been studying and following... Continue Reading →

What’s Your Animal Personality Style?

In "Are You Facing Your True North", I shared about personality styles in general including a variety of assessments available to determine yours.  My original intention was to write about the following however "True North" sort on took on a life of its own and so now I want to share about my favorite way... Continue Reading →

Are You Facing Your True North?

Personality styles are varied and there are tons of assessments available to help you discover your personal style.  I was first introduced to the idea of different personality styles over 20 years ago in the old Amway business.  While I never made much money with the opportunity, that experience introduced me to the world of... Continue Reading →

A Momentary Lapse of Reason – Part 3

Remember the classic line from Bugs Bunny "I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque!"?  Well the following little adventure resulted from another missed left turn that took me on the scenic route of all scenic routes.  I was so far out in the boondocks that my iPhone's GPS wouldn't work.  It showed the little... Continue Reading →

A Momentary Lapse of Reason – Part 2

In Part 1, I shared about a short story from last Summer that while embarrassing and idiotic on my part, did not leave me essentially stranded with few immediate options for a resolution.  The following little adventure happened only a few weeks ago and still causes me to feel a little shaky at the potential... Continue Reading →

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